Lucas Harger on the Cinematic Discipline of Editing

Today we’re joined by Lucas Harger, an acclaimed film and commercial editor, supervising editor, and partner at Bruton Stroube Outpost. His documentary portfolio includes work on over ten features — two of which recently made their debut at SXSW, with one securing the Audience Choice Award. Lucas’ intentionality is incredibly contagious and apparent from the moment you begin talking with him.

Lucas and Colton talk about that intentionality, and how it helps position him as a storyteller and collaborator with directors. We also chat about his documentary editing mindset and philosophy that set him, his team, and his work up for success with each project.


Guest Bio

Lucas is an acclaimed film and commercial editor, supervising editor, and partner at Bruton Stroube Outpost.

Interspersed between long-form editing, Lucas cuts broadcast and web commercials for nationally recognized clients such as but not limited to: Nike, Enterprise, Anheuser-Busch, Uber, Amazon, Apple, and Disney+.

With a portfolio that includes editing and supervising over ten feature documentaries, Lucas will be starting post-production in 2024 on a multi-hour doc series for HBO. Priding himself on being a key collaborator across diverse project categories, Lucas brings passion and creativity to every venture. Building timelines and teams are his passion.


Additional Resources

https://www.lucasjharger.com
https://www.brutonstroube.com/outpost


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00:00 Intro
02:35 Finding Inspiration Outside of Your Craft
13:28 The Role of an Editor
16:25 Documentary Editing and Its Influence on Other Genres
25:46 The Importance of Workflow and Teamwork in Post-Production
28:18 Balancing Different Projects and Mindsets
31:55 The Importance of Community in Filmmaking
34:17 Closing Remarks and Contact Information